Declining a Bitcoin loan may not spare a cash purchase from futures rules, CFTC says
The preliminary interpretation turns on applicable credit offers and actual delivery, rather than the buyer’s use of financing alone.
SpaceX's AI-driven revenue surge and significant Bitcoin holdings highlight its evolving role in tech and finance, impacting market dynamics.
The hacks highlight vulnerabilities in hardware wallets, prompting a shift towards multisignature setups and regulated custody services for security.
October 21, 2026, 6:06 pmA paper from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), an organization of central banks, recycles old, repeatedly rebutted claims about bitcoin—but agrees with Strategy’s Michael Saylor that it isn’t working as everyday money. Both reach that conclusion, but for opposite reasons.
October 21, 2026, 6:05 pmThe preliminary interpretation turns on applicable credit offers and actual delivery, rather than the buyer’s use of financing alone.
Bitcoin is back near $84,500 as XRP and Zcash lead a broad crypto rebound from October's slide, putting "Uptober" back on the table.
Version 0.14.5 addresses issues exploitable by malicious nodes and lets Eclair operators upgrade without closing existing channels.
Bitcoin Magazine Beyond HODLing: How Bitcoin-Backed Loans Can Unlock New Financial Opportunities SALT Lending highlights how Bitcoin holders can access liquidity for real estate, business expansion, and other financial opportunities without selling their Bitcoin.
Elon Musk has publicly endorsed a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, a combination that would consolidate 30,221 BTC worth approximately $2.54 billion. During SpaceX’s third-quarter earnings call, Musk acknowledged serious shareholder hurdles while outlining the advantages of joining his companies.
Musk said both boards formed committees to weigh a tie-up that would combine Tesla’s 11,509 BTC and SpaceX’s 18,712 BTC—roughly $2.5 billion worth—onto a single balance sheet.
Bitcoin Magazine Kalshi Pushes Deeper Into Crypto Derivatives With Bitcoin-Backed Margin Loans A new tri-party lending structure with BitGo lets Kalshi Prime clients borrow against bitcoin to margin perpetual futures.
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Nears $85,000 as SpaceX Earnings Reignite Risk Appetite The price of bitcoin is rising fast — with the stock market — as investors feel bullish on tech.
Bitcoin-backed loans let holders borrow cash or stablecoins without selling BTC.